"blockbuster" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈblɒkˌbʌs.tə(r)/ [UK], /ˈblɑkˌbʌs.tɚ/ [US] Forms: blockbuster [singular], blockbusters [plural]
Etymology: block + buster Etymology templates: {{compound|block|buster}} block + buster Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A blockbuster is a high-explosive bomb used for the purposes of demolishing large areas, such as a city block.
    Sense id: simple-blockbuster-en-noun-1BplFabX
  2. A blockbuster is a film or book that has exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales.
    Sense id: simple-blockbuster-en-noun-5rgYdKzs Categories (other): Colloquial
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